More wise words in this link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/8208592/University-vs-school-of-life-Degrees-no-guarantee …Completing a degree does not guarantee employment. It may get your foot in the door because it shows that you are able to commit yourself to something and see it through. What employers really want, is experience. You see that word in almost…
Category: Getting into Tertiary and workforce
Don’t go to university if you’re unsure
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/8217818/Don-t-go-to-university-if-you-re-unsure Wise comments from the above link: …I now know that if I stayed and completed seventh form, just to try and get University Entrance, I would have messed around as I would have had no idea what I wanted to do. I have not stopped studying at any time……
Engineering or automotive qualification for home educators
For those of you with children who are interested in an engineering or automotive qualification, MIT is keen to have homeschooled students. Under Youth Guarantee, level 3 courses are free for 16 and 17 year olds. These courses can lead to diplomas and degrees. Our son is 16 and has…
NZ statistics: beyond homeschooling
So you were homeschooled. What do you think of that now, looking back? You can still have your say, but be quick… I am writing this up in the New Year so you have this week to complete the survey. Hi Guys, I am a homeschooling Mum of seven from…
Cambridge Exams 2013: Update for Private Candidates
Private Candidate Handbook 2013 I am attaching the updated version of the handbook: Private Candidate Handbook 2013 2013 update § Online registration will open on 1st February 2013. § PC will be required to upload a copy of formal ID at the time of registration. § Payment will be made…